Anurag Basu's directorial "Metro… In Dino" is making a mark at the box office, particularly resonating with urban audiences. Released on July 4, 2025, the film has garnered appreciation for its emotional storytelling and ensemble cast, appealing to viewers who enjoy grounded, slice-of-life dramas.

Box Office Performance

As of July 13, 2025, "Metro... In Dino" has collected ₹37.04 crore in India. The film opened with ₹3.5 crore on its first day. The first weekend saw encouraging growth, with collections rising to ₹6 crore on Saturday and ₹7.25 crore on Sunday. While Monday saw a drop to ₹2.5 crore, the film held its ground during the weekdays, closing its first week with a total of ₹26.85 crore. In its second weekend, "Metro… In Dino" added ₹2.35 crore on Friday and saw a jump on Saturday with ₹4.65 crore.

Urban Appeal and Occupancy

"Metro… In Dino" has performed best in urban centers. On its ninth day, the film experienced an impressive 80% jump in collections compared to the previous day, earning ₹4.80 crore. The Hindi (2D) version of the film recorded steadily increasing occupancy throughout the day on its second Saturday, with morning shows averaging 18.63%, afternoon shows rising to 47.86%, and evening shows peaking at 56.28%. Chennai led the occupancy chart with 80.33%, indicating strong regional support. Bengaluru also showed significant occupancy rates.

Critical Reception

The Times of India noted that while the film is largely pleasant, some tracks don't quite add up, feel uneven, and don't know where to end. Despite these criticisms, the film's positive word-of-mouth and strong urban engagement are contributing to its rising occupancy.

Comparisons and Context

"Metro… In Dino" is considered a spiritual sequel to Basu's 2007 film "Life in a… Metro," which featured a star-studded cast including Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kay Kay Menon, Shilpa Shetty, Shiney Ahuja, and Kangana Ranaut. The new film features an ensemble cast led by Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Ali Fazal.

Made on a mid-budget of ₹45-50 crore, "Metro In Dino" is on track to help Anurag Basu deliver a success after 13 years, his last being "Barfi" in 2012.